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regret

UK
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
US
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
regret over

Translations

regretnoun
regrets
pl
UK
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
US
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
regretSentiment de peine ou de remords.
She expressed deep regret over her decision to leave the company.
Elle a exprimé un profond regret d'avoir quitté l'entreprise.
regretsAu pluriel, surtout dans la formule de politesse ou de refus.
She sent her regrets and declined the invitation.
Elle a envoyé ses regrets et a décliné l'invitation.
Synonyms
sorrow
disappointment
grief
lament
contrition
repentance
remorse
regretverb
regretted
Past Simple
regretted
Past Participle
regretting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
US
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
She regretted not studying harder for the exam.
Elle regrettait de ne pas avoir davantage étudié pour l'examen.
Additional translations
déplorerSoutenu ; exprimer un vif mécontentement ou une peine.
Synonyms
deplore
wish
feel sorry for
repent
bemoan
lament
Antonyms
celebrate
rejoice

Definitions

regretnoun
A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
She expressed deep regret over her decision to leave the company.
(usually regrets) An expression of apology, sympathy, or polite refusal.
She sent her regrets and declined the invitation.
regretverb
To feel sorry or remorseful for an action, decision, or event.
She regretted not studying harder for the exam.
To express sorrow or disappointment about something.
He regretted to inform her that the meeting was canceled.
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